5 innovations that are revolutionizing global healthcare
Feb 22, 2023 · Listen to the article. Healthcare innovation is accelerating at an unprecedented scale, particularly in the digital sphere, the World Health Organization says. Advances such as artificial intelligence and gene editing are transforming the way diseases are detected and treated. Here are 5 innovations that are pushing boundaries in healthcare.
These smart technologies are transforming healthcare
Oct 12, 2021 · Digital transformation is changing the face of every industry, including healthcare. From a lack of access to basic healthcare services in many places around the world to a general staffing shortage that's expected to reach 18 million by 2030, there are plenty of gaps that technology like 5G, cloud and AI are primed to offset.
Technology can revolutionize cancer care. 6 experts explain how
Feb 3, 2022 · Technology can play a vital role in the fight against cancer. This World Cancer Day we asked leading experts how technological advances will shape and improve the future of cancer care. In 2019, there were approximately 23.6 million new cancer cases and 10 million cancer deaths globally, which represents a 26.3% increase in new cases and a 20.9 ...
How will new technologies benefit ageing and longevity? | World ...
Mar 30, 2021 · The rise in new technologies will benefit healthy ageing and longevity by enabling people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives at all ages. For example, technological innovations have been deployed to keep people physically active, enable independent living such as by detecting falls, smart home technology, early detection of diseases and ...
These are 7 of the most exciting breakthroughs in healthcare today
May 8, 2019 · 7. Fixing defective genes. Genetic mutations are the cause of more than 10,000 diseases in humans – so techniques to correct faulty genetic information may be a way to tackle conditions previously considered incurable. Sickle-cell anaemia, where a genetic mutation inside red blood cells prevents circulation of red blood cells, which can ...
17 ways technology could change the world by 2027
May 10, 2022 · The use of technology and advanced analytics to support this decision making will lead to improvements in care efficiency, clinical success rates, and personalization of treatment methods. By 2027, AI will power clinical decision making in fertility clinics around the globe, enabling physicians to deliver a new level of precision medicine to ...
Here’s how technology has changed the world since 2000
Nov 18, 2020 · Since the dotcom bubble burst back in 2000, technology has radically transformed our societies and our daily lives. From smartphones to social media and healthcare, here's a brief history of the 21st century's technological revolution. Just over 20 years ago, the dotcom bubble burst, causing the stocks of many tech firms to tumble.
Digital health technology and AI is changing healthcare | World ...
May 14, 2021 · Image: Royal Philips, 2021. Digital health needs AI. A major focus for future health technology investments is the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning. At present 19% of healthcare leaders polled by Royal Philips said they are prioritizing investments in AI but 37% said they plan to do so over the next three years.
AI in healthcare is India's trillion-dollar opportunity
Oct 18, 2022 · Tata Medical Center and the Indian Institute of Technology recently launched India’s first de-identified cancer image bank: the Comprehensive Archive of Imaging. AI-based tools can use high-quality de-identified images to enable machine learning models to detect biomarkers and improve outcomes for cancer research.
Biggest healthcare shifts we'll see in 2022 as per experts | World ...
Jan 17, 2022 · The healthcare industry has seen a massive wave of investment, innovation and new entrants from the technology, telecom and consumer industries. There are also signs of disruption within the industry itself. Industry leaders reflect on these trends, and identify the biggest shifts we can expect to see in healthcare in 2022.